SonicWall Confirms State-Sponsored Hackers Behind September Cloud Backup Breach

SonicWall Confirms State-Sponsored Hackers Behind September Cloud Backup Breach

SonicWall has confirmed that a state-sponsored threat actor was behind a September security breach involving unauthorized access to cloud backup files. The incident did not impact their products or firmware, and the company is taking steps to enhance security. #SonicWall #NationStateThreats

Keypoints

  • SonicWall identified a nation-state threat actor as responsible for the September breach.
  • The attack targeted cloud backup files using an API call in a specific cloud environment.
  • The breach affected less than 5% of SonicWall customersโ€™ backup files stored in the cloud.
  • The company engaged Mandiant for investigation and implemented recommended security measures.
  • Customers are advised to review their devices and reset credentials using SonicWallโ€™s security tools.

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